The WSPOS is an organization whose sole goal is to improve the outcomes for children with eye disorders including strabismus throughout the world
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🚨 Just Released: The 2025 Myopia Consensus Statement - Interventions To Slow The Progression Of Myopia.
✅ Global input
✅ Evidence-based strategies
✅ Appendix on emerging technologies
🔗Access Here: wspos.org/myopia-consensus-s…
#EyeHealth #MyopiaManagement #Myopia
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🌍 The future of paediatric ophthalmology is being shaped around the world and this September, those conversations come to London.
Join an intl. faculty at the WSPOS Subspecialty Day 2026, taking place on Fri11 Sept 2026 during ESCRS
👉 Register now: wspos.org/wspos-subspecialty…
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A light-sensitive chemical compound delivered intravitreally has moved into clinical use for advanced retinitis pigmentosa, restoring some light perception in patients who have lost photoreceptor function, including young patients. Via @OphthoMag
theophthalmologist.com/issue…
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Join our programme committee and the rest of the WSPOS team in London for the WSPOS Subspecialty Day 2026.
A full day of expert-led sessions covering key topics in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.
🎯 Secure your place early and SAVE €€
wspos.org/wspos-subspecialty…
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WSPOS was represented at the IAPB Annual General Meeting today (5 June) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Scientific Bureau Member Dr Zahra Rashid attended on behalf of WSPOS, joined by Dr Sarah Sitati, who also represented the Society throughout the meeting.
#WSPOS #IAPB #2030InSight
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Maternal diabetes linked to increased ROP risk in premature infants
A retrospective cohort study finds maternal diabetes is an underappreciated risk factor for ROP with implications for neonatal screening thresholds & communication with obstetric teams.
theophthalmologist.com/issue…
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What’s planned for the #WSPOS2026 Subspecialty Day in London 👀
Practical sessions. Global experts. Real impact.
👉 Explore the programme:wspos.org/wspos-subspecialty…
🎟 Register now to secure the early bird rate – deadline: 24th June: wspos.org/wspos-subspecialty…
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We are delighted to present the WSPOS Consensus Statement titled 'Ocular Manifestations of Cystinosis 2026'.
We hope you find this resource valuable in your clinical practice.
View & download the statement here: wspos.org/wp-content/uploads…
#Cystinosis #paediatric #ophthalmology
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ROP strongly predicts later strabismus - A major AJO study of 27,720 ROP patients finds ROP is a significant predictor of strabismus, with cumulative risk even higher in children who required treatment, emphasising the need for long-term follow-up.
medicaldialogues.in/ophthalm…
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🌍 Today, we celebrate orthoptists and recognise their invaluable contribution to eye care. Through their expertise orthoptists play a vital role in helping children and adults achieve their best possible vision.
internationalorthoptics.org/…
#WorldOrthopticDay #WOD26
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🎉 We’re live this afternoon!
Join us and AIOS for Strabismus High Five: One Case, Five Takeaways, LIVE today from 3:00 PM BST (UK Time) 20:00 - 21:40 IST.
Expect challenging strabismus cases, practical pearls, expert perspectives from across the globe.
webcastconnect.in/aiosioc/
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World Orthoptic Day is on Monday, 1 June!
Organised by IOA @followIOA World Orthoptic Day is a global celebration of the orthoptic profession and the important role orthoptists play in eye care worldwide.
Find out mroe about the annual Picture Contest.
internationalorthoptics.org/…
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⏰ Reminder! Join the WSPOS – AIOS IOC Webinar this Saturday:
👁️🗨️ Strabismus High Five: One Case, Five Takeaways
🗓️ 30 May
🕒 15:00 UK | 19:30 IST
A global expert panel sharing practical insights on challenging strabismus cases.
👉 Register: webcastconnect.in/aiosioc/
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📅 Only 4 weeks left to get the early bird rate for the #WSPOS 2026 Subspecialty Day – register by 24 June!
🗓️ Event: Friday 11 Sept 2026
📘 View the programme: wspos.org/wspos-subspecialty…
🎟 RegisterToday: wspos.org/wspos-subspecialty…
#Ophthalmology #WSPOS2026
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📣 Join us next Saturday for the WSPOS – AIOS IOC Webinar
👁️🗨️ Strabismus High Five: One Case, Five Takeaways
🗓️ Saturday, 30 May
🕒 15:00 UK Time | 19:30 IST
Designed to deliver practical takeaways you can apply in clinic and theatre.
👉 Register here: webcastconnect.in/aiosioc/
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What lifestyle changes really make a difference in myopia management?
Read more: reviewofmm.com/lifestyle-and…
#MyopiaManagement #ChildEyeHealth #MAW2026 @ReviewofMM
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Chemoplaque therapy for retinoblastoma: A potentially novel more accessible treatment approach. Via @OphthTimes
ophthalmologytimes.com/view/…
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📢Visa Information
Will you be travelling to London for the #WSPOS2026 Subspecialty Day?
Visit the ESCRS Visa Information page to find out more about UK visitor visa requirements:
congress.escrs.org/travel-an…
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👁️🌍 #MyopiaAwarenessWeek 2026 is here!
📅 #MAW2026 | 18 - 24 May
This year’s theme, Start early, protect vision for life!.
WSPOS is proud to support this global initiative led by BHVI and Review of Myopia Management.
Discover MAW Week resources: bhvi.org/maw2026/
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The countdown to Porto is on!
Leading voices from across the cornea community are getting ready for the 17th EuCornea Congress and they’re inviting you to join them in Porto next week.
🗓 22–24 May 2026
We look forward to welcoming you in Porto.
eucornea.org
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